Elizabeth Pennisi

Elizabeth Pennisi is an American science journalist specializing in genomics, evolution, and microbiology.

Elizabeth Pennisi
Alma mater	Cornell University Boston University
Occupation	Science journalist
Years active	1996–present
Awards	James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry (1996)

Life

Pennisi completed a bachelor's degree in biology at Cornell University.^[1] She earned a master's degree in science writing from Boston University.^[1]

Pennisi worked for the public relations office of a university where she wrote for the school's science magazine.^[2] She also worked briefly with United Press International.^[2] Pennisi joined Science in 1996 and became an editor in 2007.^[1] She also writes for Science News for which she won the 1996 James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry.^[1]